WTA MeridaHardQuarter-finals28 Feb 2026 · 04:20
J. Paolini
#9 · Italy
VS
K. Boulter
#61 · United Kingdom
PAOLINI
1.55
·
BOULTER
2.61

Odds

Market
Paolini
Boulter
Winner
1.55
2.61

Player analysis

J. Paolini comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning J. Paolini has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -1.42Trend mixed

K. Boulter has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.6 to 17.9, with at least one match where K. Boulter was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving K. Boulter vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 2.57Trend up

Recent form

Hard court stats

Paolini
Stat
Boulter
54.2%
Win rate
57.4%
147–124
W–L
152–113

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted40%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults2
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted30%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults4

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

41
Hard 20
Clay 10
Grass 10
Indoor 01
J. Paolini vs K. Boulter head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA MeridaHardQuarter-finalsPaolini0-6 6-3 6-3
MadridClay1/32-finalsPaolini1-6 2-6
WTA EastbourneGrassQuarter-finalsPaolini1-6 6-7
WTA LinzIndoor1/16-finalsBoulter6-2 6-2
Indian WellsHard1/64-finalsPaolini3-6 2-6